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Faribault Co. jail to house Iowa inmates

Local News July 23, 2026

BLUE EARTH— Faribault County could have some new residents in the future, although they would not be seeing much of the county. “We have been contacted by officials from Polk County, Iowa, about housing some of their inmates,” Faribault County Sheriff Scott Adams told the County Board at their meeting on Tuesday. “This would be a temporary situation, probably through the fall.” Adams said he didn’t know the reason that Polk County, which is the home to the cities Des Moines, West Des Moines and Ankeny, is needing to find a space for some of their inmates. “Maybe they ...

Police

Police July 23, 2026

FAIRMONT Tuesday, July 21 2:21 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1500 block of Falcon Drive. 9:53 a.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 200 block of Lake Avenue. 11:13 a.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 300 block of South State Street. 12:12 p.m. to 7:39 p.m. — (3) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the animals in question was transported. 2:51 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1400 block of North State Street. 6:23 p.m. — Theft ...

FACT’s ‘Annie’ to appeal to all ages

Local News July 22, 2026

FAIRMONT— It’s that time of year again when the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) is gearing up to put on some live and local entertainment for the community. This year’s musical production of “Annie” is bound to please both the youngest and oldest attendants and everyone in ...

Arts and crafts on Tuesdays at Sherburn Library

Local News July 22, 2026

SHERBURN — Storybook Theatre will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Sherburn Theatre. The Trimont Farmers’ Market is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays at Anderson Park in Trimont. There are children's activities from 10 a.m. to noon., a lunch and many vendors with homemade ...

Police

Police July 22, 2026

FAIRMONT Monday, July 20 10:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. — (4) animal complaints/bites were reported in Fairmont. One of the animals in question was transported. 10:25 a.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 700 block of Bird Street. 12:36 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 700 block of Bird Street. 5:56 p.m. — Police investigated a threats complaint in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue. The civil issue was resolved. 7:49 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 1200 block of Goemann Road. 9:04 p.m. — A civil ...

Sherburn City Council OKs proposals

Local News July 22, 2026

SHERBURN — During the Sherburn City Council meeting on Monday, several Civic and Commerce Club representatives requested permission to purchase/order benches for the park. They said they would be open for donations to place a bench at the park and have a design to show a memorial or something meaningful for that person on the bench. The benches are about 200 pounds and made of structural steel and could be left out year-round they thought. They would allow residents to move the benches to where they needed them but they must return the benches to the cement area. The city may get a ...